Una & Gary's Simple and Sweet Wedding at The Grocery

Gary & Una's wedding is a classic love story...Boy meets sister's friend in a small Irish town. Boy and girl hit it off (how often do you think that happens!) and the rest as they say is history! Opting for an intimate ceremony with just a handful of close family friends followed up with a proper party with the extended clan, this wedding is the perfect balance between rustic, DIY and sticking to your guns when it comes to what you want!

Hard to believe these pretty bouquets were loving made by Una's family. Simple yet stunning!

After a (pretty much!) picture perfect proposal in Krakow during a winter break, it was time to get planning. Una explains how they deiced on the style of wedding they wanted... "The most important part for us was to ensure we enjoyed the day without any stress. We wanted a small and intimate wedding with a party vibe for the evening. The aim of our day was to ensure we were relaxed, happy and had fun with our guests."

There's something really lovely about a couple choosing to have only a select few surround them as they say I do. It's such an intimate moment and for those that are shy, it's a great option.

Time to pop the bubbly and to get the party started!

With the help of their talented friends and family, Una and Gary created a welcoming, rustic themed garden party atmosphere. A lot of their gorgeous decor was handmade by friends including table runners, candle and flower holders, bunting and unique table designs & stationery. Wedding cakes, photobooth backdrops, giant jenga and even a fab vintage car were all also offered up for the day by this lucky pairs pals. Una gushed about how much it meant to her..."Our family and friends helped us to prepare for the day and we couldn’t have pulled it off without them. We had amazing support and they helped us to make our Pinterest page come to life."

The venue was a clear cut decision for the couple. Una told us why... "The barn at The Grocery was perfect for us. It has two barns, a lovely courtyard and garden with so much potential for the creative couples out there. The rustic courtyard was perfect for a champagne and drinks reception while the garden area allowed for opportunities for relaxed mingling and some garden games. Peter, from the venue was very relaxed and allowed us the freedom to add any special touches we wanted. No requests were off limits and he ensured that there was a dedicated team of staff on the day to make sure it all went off without a glitch."

Smaller weddings give you much more flexibility with seating arrangements. Love how creative Una & Gary got with their table arrangements!

Pretty little details lovingly created by their nearest and dearest.

Can't beat drinks on the lawn but giant jenga and hay bails always make it more interesting!

Talk about attentive flowergirls! These little girls took their role very seriously and made sure the Una's dress and veil were always picture ready! The best boys had a special role doing some of the readings during the ceremony and stole the show in their dapper ensembles.

Any advice to couples tying the knot soon? Una put it perfectly..."Stick with what you want! Break the 'rules' and try something different if that’s your goal. Ultimately do what makes you happy and feel excited about the day." She also very rightly points out that choosing your suppliers wisely is key as who you have with you on the day can really effect the atmosphere. Luckily, Una had nothing but good things to say about each and everyone of her vendors.

Dancing the night away under the twinkle of fairy lights with friends and family looking on! What a way to end the perfect day! Shout out to Aidan Beatty for capturing and sharing this sweet couple's wedding with us.

And of course best wishes to the newlyweds! We hope you have many happy years together and thanks so much for giving us a peek into your special day!